Students carefully analyze each Mind Benders® story and its clues, identifying logical associations between people, places, and things. The key is to start with the most obvious associations, then deduce less obvious associations until everything finally fits together.

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Mind Benders® helps students succeed on standardized tests today and prepares them for future, higher-level assessments including